“Dating” means youre going on dates. You are actively getting out there and meeting people and spending time with them. “Dating someone” means youre seeing somebody specific, with purpose and on a regular basis. Youre spending time with a person (or persons) in hopes of finding a committed relationship.

What are dating roles?

9 Three types of dating roles were used in this study: assertive, assertive-receptive, and receptive. The assertive- receptive role type is manifest when the girl alternates about evenly between assertiveness and receptivity.